But they weren't bad. That's not really my point. Reading the chapters and experiencing the story in a linear way also made sense. That's part of the joy of a book, it's an experience that takes time ...
@nprofile1q... Something I've thought about a lot is how the writer of a book or piece of music lays the groundwork for a moment of catharsis. If you take out some of that groundwork, the magic may not happen. For example, the bridge in a song only works because of what came before it.